The relationship of humans and horses is one well understood in Texas. Yet, for one family now bringing a one of a kind equestrian event to San Marcos, that relationship extends nine generations back to Italy.
Cirque Ma’Ceo Creative Director Olissio Zoppe said his is “a very unique heritage,” with two families, the Zoppes and the Zamperlas, who each through the years forged a legacy that intertwined but always with the goal of bringing horse and man together in ways previously not attempted.
Originating from a suburb outside of Venice, the families each had circus and the equestrian arts in their blood. Marriages over time, including his own parents who each came from performing backgrounds, united the families and later, contributed to the establishment of businesses that bring mechanical rides to venues around the world.
